IIT Hyderabad Director BS Murty elected President of Indian Institute of Metals

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Professor B S Murty, Director of the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), has been elected as the new President of the Indian Institute of Metals (IIM). He will officially take charge on August 1, 2025. The announcement was made during the institute's 79th Annual General Meeting in Kolkata, where outgoing President Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and Managing Director of JSW Group, handed over the leadership.advertisementThe Indian Institute of Metals, founded in 1946 with 42 members, has since grown into a premier professional body representing over 10,000 metallurgical and materials engineering experts across academia, research, and industry.With more than four decades of experience in teaching, research, and innovation, Professor Murty is regarded as one of India's most distinguished metallurgists. His pioneering work spans diverse areas such as non-equilibrium materials processing, high-entropy alloys, and advanced material development.
Outlining his vision for IIM at the AGM, Prof. Murty said his focus will be on nurturing the science, design, engineering, and technology of minerals, metals, materials, and manufacturing. He emphasised the importance of creating platforms for young professionals, encouraging collaboration, and strengthening ties with academia, industry, and research institutions both in India and abroad. 'Carrying forward IIM's rich legacy while fostering innovation and inclusivity will be my key priorities,' he said.Professor Murty's academic journey began with a diploma in metallurgy in 1983, followed by a BE from VRCE Nagpur in 1986, and postgraduate studies at IISc Bangalore, where he earned his ME in 1988 and PhD in 1992. He served at IIT Kharagpur for 12 years and later as a professor at IIT Madras for 15 years before assuming the role of Director at IIT Hyderabad in 2019. Currently in his second term, he will continue leading IITH until 2030.Alongside his leadership at IITH, Professor Murty also serves as an Institute Professor at IIT Madras and holds adjunct faculty positions at Toronto Metropolitan University, University of British Columbia, and Swinburne University in Australia.A prolific researcher, he has authored over 500 scientific papers, written four books, supervised 56 PhD scholars, and completed nearly 75 sponsored research projects worth approximately ?200 crore. He has also filed more than 15 patents. His contributions have earned him several prestigious honors, including the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, the National Metallurgist Award, the Distinguished Alumnus Awards from IISc and VNIT, the INAE Outstanding Teacher Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from IIT Madras, and an Honorary Doctorate from Deakin University.- EndsMust Watch